Using AI in HPE Aruba Networking

Course Duration

2 Days

Audience

Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of networking operations. Familiarity with HPE Aruba Networking Central is helpful. No AI or programming background required.

Course Description

This two-day instructor-led course provides network professionals with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to leverage AI-driven solutions in HPE Aruba Networking environments. Participants will learn how to apply conversational AI and prompt engineering techniques to streamline network configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting. Through a series of hands-on lab exercises, attendees will explore AI-enhanced methods for managing HPE Aruba AOS-CX switches and Campus Access Networks. The course emphasizes real-world applications of AI to optimize network efficiency, automate troubleshooting, and improve operational workflows.

Learning Objectives

• Understand and utilize conversational AI to enhance network operations.
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to optimize AI responses for network-related tasks.
• Configure and troubleshoot network protocols using AI-assisted methodologies.
• Use AI tools for HPE Aruba Networking network automation and scripting.

Course Outline

Course Modules

• Introduction to AI-assisted networking with ChatGPT
• Comparing AI machine learning (ML) versus deep learning (DL)
• Understanding neural networks in deep learning algorithms
• Understanding algorithm training and optimization
• Comparing validation and overfitting
• Examining AI products and implementations in the industry
• Configuring VSX, VSF, L2, and port access with AI
• VSX technology overview
• VSF stacking overview
• MSTP and loop protection
• DHCP snooping and ARP inspection
• Wired Access Control
• Implementing L3 routing protocols and technologies with AI
• OSPF overview
• BGP overview
• VRF and IVRL overview
• VNBT in EVPN-VXLAN fabric
• Using AI for network automation and scripting
• Explain APIs and work with REST API
• Describe and use API Tools
• Introduction to Python automation with AOS-CX and Central APIs
• Using ChatGPT to generate and troubleshoot automation scripts
• Python and ChatGPT for network configuration management
• OpenAI API Platform overview
• Describe HPE Aruba Networking, AOS-CX and OpenAI SDKs
• HPE Aruba Networking Central AI
• Real-world troubleshooting and case studies with AI
• Use show commands, diagnostic tools, debug and packet capture for troubleshooting
• ChatGPT-assisted interpretation of network logs and errors
• Common troubleshooting scenarios with AI-assisted solutions
• Diagnosing VSX, VSF and L2 issues with ChatGPT
• Routing misconfiguration and convergence troubleshooting
• Debugging OSPF and BGP issues using AI-assisted insights
• Case studies of network issues and AI-driven resolutions

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